Bourton, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bourton, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bourton are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bourton
Bourton is a quaint village located in Shropshire, England, approximately 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Much Wenlock. It falls under the civil parish of Much Wenlock, making it an integral part of the local community and planning framework.
District: Much Wenlock
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Area Information
- Admin district: Shropshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
- LSOA: Shropshire 029F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bourton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bourton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bourton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Bourton.
- - Bourton Estate Bourton Much Wenlock Shropshire
To remove 2no. Ash (T1-2), 1no. Sycamore (T3) and 1no. group of Ash and Sycamore (G1) within Bourton Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of Bourton in Shropshire
Bourton is a quaint village located in Shropshire, England, approximately 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Much Wenlock. It falls under the civil parish of Much Wenlock, making it an integral part of the local community and planning framework. It sits within the Much Wenlock district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bourton a particularly low-crime area.
Bourton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bourton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bourton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wenlock Edge SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Shropshire Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bourton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.